Hollywood is mourning the death ofRegina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr.
Ian was King’s only child, whom the actress shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr, 65.
Since news of Ian’s death, many celebrities have paid tribute on social media, expressing their condolences to King as she deals with her loss.
“I am lifting and holding you up. LOVE you Regina King and I am so sorry,” wroteViola Davis.
Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.Emma McIntyre/Getty
In a statement of her own, Loni Lovewrote, “Love you Regina King …” alongside three praying hand emojis.
She added in afollow-up message: “I met Ian atSherri Shepherd’s birthday bash.. he catered the event. Cooked and served all the food and it was delicious!!!! Such a sweet and talented young man… Rest In Peace.”
“My heart breaks for you Regina King, Ian was sweet & kind,“saidReal Housewives of Beverly HillsstarGarcelle Beauvaisalongside a tweet of PEOPLE’s report of Ian’s death.
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In his ownstatement, DL Hughley tweeted that he was “so very sorry!!!” and added, “Prayers Prayers Prayers!!!!!!”
In a statement to PEOPLE, Harry, 65, added: “Like everyone, I am completely stunned and overwhelmed with sadness. The only peace I can find in this is knowing that Regina has a strong group of family and friends propping her up. That’s what we can do for her – surround her with an abundance of love.”
After separating from Ian’s father in 2007 after nine years of marriage, King admitted being a single parent wasn’t always easy, but that nothing was stronger than her love for her son.
Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.regina king/instagram
“You don’t know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you don’t have a child, you don’t know what that is,” she explained. “When you experience it, it’s the most fulfilling [thing] ever.”
The pair also has matching tattoos, which read “unconditional love” in Aramaic — Ian’s on his shoulder and King’s on her arm.
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source: people.com
